Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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FreeSchool Presents: a closer look at hoverfly mimicry! These common insects are frequently mistaken for bees, wasps, or other stinging thing. It's no accident: hoverflies benefit from looking and acting like more dangerous insects. Come learn more about animal mimicry and the way that hover flies benefit from this case of mistaken identity in this brief educational video.

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